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Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Surf City, NC
  • Southside Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Surf City Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ohana Paddle Sports
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Wilmington, NC (ILM-Wilmington Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Surf City

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Surf City, steps from Surf City Beach and a 3-minute drive from Back in Touch Massage, Yoga, & Lomilomi. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Escape Spa and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Inis Spa.

What's nearby

  • Inis Spa - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Seacoast Art Gallery - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Southside Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Surf City Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Ohana Paddle Sports - 4 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilmington Intl. Airport (ILM) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salty Turtle Beer Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surf City Line - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Shaka Taco - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Crab Pot - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sear's Landing - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher

Military and teacher discount of 10% of the rental rate before taxes, pet fee (each dog), linen etc. Discount given by the property owner not VRBO. Military and teacher discount applies to both active duty and retired members.

Up to two dogs allowed, no cats allowed. Pet fee is per pet. Please coordinate with the owner.

Listed exclusively on VRBO and its affiliates. If you see it anywhere else and it does not send you to VRBO then it is fraudulent.
3 bedroom 2.5 bath 1300 square foot home with hardwood floors, stainless appliances, screen porch, deck, patio and additional bathroom downstairs near the hot/cold outdoor shower. 2 queen beds, 1 double bed, 4 bunk beds and 2 full size fold out couches.
Sleeps 10 people in 7 beds but 14 people if you utilize both fold out couches.
Parking accommodates 6 vehicles easily and you could also park your boat on the side.
Beach access is 100 feet away with a new Hatteras ramp that you can roll your cooler or cart over, no more stairs.
For the kids we have a large game/storage room downstairs with foos-ball, ping pong, pool table, toys and an air hockey table. More fun things added all the time for rainy days. We have bikes to borrow. This room can be used for your extra beach gear or suitcases.

There is a full size fridge in the game/storage room with an ice maker for guest use.

We have chairs, boogie boards and sand toys for you to borrow.
For everyone to enjoy the beach breeze and view there is two patio areas, a large deck, a screened porch and a concrete area under the house.
For the dogs there is ample yard space all around and the backyard is fenced in.
For the fisherman there is a fish cleaning sink out back.
Park for the kids one block away.

Note: Smart doorbell, electronic locks and security camera. Nest Hello doorbell camera installed on front door, Nest security camera installed outside game room/storage area downstairs outside. The front door and storage area both have electronic deadbolts for your convenience. Customized code will be sent for your stay and no more worrying about lost keys. Google mini in living room for connection to doorbell and for Google access.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a water dispenser.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking (max 6 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside only or cleaning deducted from deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Recycling
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Up to two dogs, no cats or other

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Beach toys books board games & Foosball/air hockey

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Will result in immediate termination of rental.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Our Happy Place, As Good As Beach Front, Dog Friendly, 10% Off Military/Teacher Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 150 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at the beach

Great location, clean house, beautiful ocean views! Couldn’t have had a better week! Communication with host was excellent! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot and great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this home. It was our second stay there and it was everything it’s promised to be. Great for a family of 4 and 2 dogs!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Happy Place for sure

I love Topsail Beach! Nice home and fenced yard as I have little dogs! Easy access to the beach across the street. Comfortable home with a large tv in family room that I could easily operate! Had to reach out a couple of times and had a quick response and resolution! my car never left the driveway:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful week at the beach

Comfortable, well stocked, clean home with great ocean views. Quaint screened in porch area that is perfect for sipping coffee in the morning, or watching it rain in the afternoons. It was truly a wonderful visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A., Pittsburgh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd stay at this property and we absolutely love the location, beach, and Surf City vibe. Enjoying our morning coffee while watching the sunrise from the beach or front porch is the perfect start to the day. The beach and ocean are easily accessed and perfect for families. The kitchen and grilling amemities made eating in a breeze. Access to the fenced in back yard is a big plus for those of us that travel with our fur baby. The host is very accommodating and his communications are prompt. We thoroughly enjoy vacationing at "Our Happy Place!"
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We visit Topsail every year to see family. The location was excellent. It was close to everything. Great communication with home owner.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable

Lovely home! Clean and cozy! Much larger than you’d expect. Decks are great. Backyard for dogs is super convenient. The game/storage room has everything you and the kids could possible need. Also really sweet neighbors!
Stayed 21 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break stay

Everything was as advertised. It truly is a happy place. The views of the water can’t be beat! The beach is so much better than public surf city beach, much nicer sand and not crowded. Easy walk caddy corner from the home.The home has everything you could need, including beach chairs, boggie boards and sand toys. The table games were a hit too. Our dogs loved the fenced yard.Clint was a pleasure to work with. Definitely a 5 star stay! We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot!

So close to the beach and a good sized fenced backyard was perfect for the pups! Clint was an excellent host and we had a great team.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family/Friends Getaway

This was the perfect place to get away for the weekend with our best friends and our babies. Thank you for the memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our happy place too

As with our last vist this home is a lovely place to relax and step away from our daily routines.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haley G., Durham, NC

Liked: Cleanliness

White (sandy) Christmas

This was our second stay at Our Happy Place. We had such a great time spending Christmas at Clint’s place. Check in was a breeze and he was so flexible on checking in early and checking out late. We spent the majority of our time on the front deck that overlooks the ocean. The kitchen is fully stocked, beds are comfy and the backyard is a plus! Will definitely be booking again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Happy place

Lovely home, will be adding this our regular rotation of vacation homes. Great host, great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Levi L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lankford Family Send Off

We got together with our daughter and SIL Staff Sgt Hutton USAF to have a family outing before he transfers out to Las Vegas, NV. We got to spend quality time with our granddaughter Embry Rae! This place was spot on from the listing and Mr. Clint kept us informed from our booking to arrival! The weather was a little on the chilly side but a chilly day at the beach is better than any day at work! Definitely recommend Our Happy Place, we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebration

Great time and weather. Loved sitting on the deck in the mornings and evening. Look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our short stay in Surf City. The home was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed watching the storm out on the ocean our first night and the full moon rise the second night. The kitchen is well stocked and where we made some delicious meals. We hope to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A perfect place to stay

Everything was as advertised. The screened in porch overlooking the ocean was a favorite place for morning coffee and meals with the family. The house was well furnished, clean and very comfortable with everything available that we needed. The host was responsive to questions. I would highly recommend this place. It is a “ Happy Place,” indeed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surf City NC - Our Happy Place

Really nice pet friendly home. The host was exceptional. Pictures of the house & location are accurate.Beautiful beach…Hope to visit again.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great Beach house!! Perfect for a stay where you’d like to walk from the house to the beach
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randi C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surf City

Good location and really enjoyed view from screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect beach getaway

We booked months in advance. We had no idea our stay would be interrupted by a tropical storm. The host and hostess stayed in contact throughout our visit to make sure we were comfortable and educated on local resources. The home was well stocked for rain day events and everything beach!!! We had a wonderful time! Thank you for making your happy place our happiest of family Vacations!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Definitely a happy place!

The house was exactly as advertised. The kitchen was well stocked with everything needed for cooking and bedrooms had plenty of pillows and extra blankets. The beach toys and chairs were amazing! Sooooo many to choose from and they were good quality. Fenced yard was perfect for the dogs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Truly is ‘Our Happy Place’

Where to begin? The beds are comfortable, even the bunk beds. MANY nice sitting areas (2 porches, 3 areas outside, living room, dining area, playroom/basement). TV system is modern and easy to use. Outside shower has been updated. Kitchen has almost very tool we needed. New refrigerator. Beach gear/toys galore. Five bikes. Air conditioner is sublime! PERFECT LOCATION! This was our third visit, and we hope it isn’t our last. We absolutely love Our Happy Place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We had a great time at Clint's place. The house was comfortable, including the beds. It was more spacious than the pictures show which was nice. The screened in porch was a great place to hang out and look at the ocean. The beach access was super easy and the location was very quiet. Clint was also very responsive and all the little touches were nice, such as the beach equipment. We would stay again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024